Special Performance: Songs from the War
Date: Nov 7
8:00 pm
- 10:00 pm
Where: Level 3 Atrium
A special evening with the renowned Peter Halley and Shelley Neville, founding members of Spirit of Newfoundland Productions. Join us for a moving night of music, nostalgia and storytelling, featuring wartime-era songs, in recognition of Remembrance Day. Selections include timeless classics: Danny Boy, I'll Be Seeing You, Lili Marlene and It's a Long Way to Tipperary among other beloved songs.
Tickets: $30 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms Members. Get your tickets online or by calling (709)757-8090.
About the Musicians:
Shelley Neville and Peter Halley have been awarded the honorary Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal and are proud cast members of the Gander production of the Broadway musical Come From Away. They have sung for the Queen in Bonavista, as well as for American Presidents and Canadian Prime Ministers, and in almost every nook and cranny in Newfoundland and Labrador. They are long-standing and beloved members of our province’s musical scene.
Image: B3-21 1st Newfoundland Regiment Drum and Bugle Band, Aldershot, 1915, Provincial Archives photograph collection.
Events & Programs
Excited about finding some Newfoundland and Labrador ancestors? This half-day workshop is an introduction to genealogy, with an orientation to the extensive genealogical archival collections at The Rooms. Our expert staff will be your guide through practical resources that you can use to trace your family tree.
This workshop is suitable for all skill levels. Included in the workshop fee are:
- An Introduction to Genealogy Handbook
- A permanent researcher registration number for The Rooms (Value $10)
- Light refreshments (tea, coffee, and a freshly baked muffin from The Rooms Café)
- An orientation tour of the Archives Reference Room
- A Family History Notebook
- Access to key genealogy resources to aid your research
- A voucher for free admission to The Rooms for a return visit to see exhibitions
Cost: $75 plus HST. 10% discount for Rooms members. Pre-registration is required. Register online or by calling (709) 757-8090.
Please note: All ticket sales are final; no refunds will be issued.
For more information on the workshop schedule and content, please contact Carla Watson at carlawatson@therooms.ca.
Join us for a delightful afternoon at The Rooms! Bring your little ones to our enchanting Harbour View Room for unguided playtime surrounded by an array of toys and books tailored for infants and toddlers aged 0 to 4.
No prior registration is necessary; simply pay your admission at The Rooms front desk and drop in anytime between 1:30 pm and 3:30 pm! Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please note that caregivers must accompany their children throughout the session. While our program room can accommodate up to 20 adults with their little ones, if it reaches capacity, we kindly ask caregivers to momentarily step back to make room for others to join in the fun.
The Playdate is included in the cost of admission. Free for Rooms Members.
With support from Thomas and Susan (Kent) Foran Family Foundation.